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Winter Preparation in ECE Centres

Essential Health Information for ECE Providers
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An exclusive opportunity to hear directly from Health New Zealand officials about what’s on top health-wise in the ECE sector ahead of the winter season.

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As Winter approaches, the risk of illnesses in our services and communities increases. This upcoming webinar is presented to you by the experts at Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ to help you understand how you can better protect your tamariki and whānau this year.

Presented By

Simon Laube & Te Whatu Ora

Webinar Duration

Approximately 60 minutes

Who is this webinar for?

ECE Leaders and Managers

What will you learn?

This webinar will provide some updates, general reminders and advise on best practice, including:

  • The recent case of black mould at the Waitara & District Community Childcare Centre
  • Categories of medicine (i.e. Bonjela)
  • ECC medicine administration policy and register
  • Using sunscreen and nappy cream in your centre
  • Staff vaccinations (i.e. COVID-19 and flu)
  • Managing illnesses and absences (staff and children)

Te Whatu Ora will cover:

  • Protection: If there was an outbreak of measles or pertussis in your centre, how would you respond? What to look out for and clear guidelines for what to do.
  • Prevention: Why is immunisation your best defense against illnesses like flu? Hear directly from guest presenters with clinical expertise.
  • Preparation: Where can I go to learn more and get information that can be shared with parents and whānau? An overview of the Health NZ website and resources freely available to the public.
  • Environmental Health: Get informed about the importance of environmental health and the impact this can have on wellness in your centre (for example, identifying and treating mould).

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About the Presenter

Simon Laube 

CEO - Early Childhood Council

Simon has a background in public policy and joined ECC from the public service where he held various roles in the Ministry of Education including: early learning, partnership schools kura hourua/charter schools; and the NCEA review; he also completed secondments at the Ministry of Health, and in the Office of the Minister of Education (four years).

Simon understands how government works and knows how to influence government to get better results, while being personally committed to improving public services so children and families can get the education they need.

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